Diabetes affects millions of Americans and hits Hispanic, Latino adults especially hard, CDC says
Fox News
During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15), Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent might pay particular attention to Type 2 diabetes concerns — and take key steps to prevent or control it.
More than half of Hispanic or Latino adults expected to develop Type 2 diabetes in their lifetime, the CDC said on its website. A simple blood test may indicate that a person has diabetes. Choose balanced meals and snacks that include fiber, healthy fats and proteins that will help to control hunger and provide a steady blood glucose level. "Set a timer and make sure to get up and walk around the room once an hour!" Amy McGorry is a contributing health reporter for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
The CDC said the Hispanic or Latino population are typically hit harder with complications from diabetes, including higher rates of kidney failure and diabetes-related vision loss and blindness.
Flow Neuroscience receives FDA approval for FL-100 depression device showing 58% symptom improvement. The home-use brain stimulation headset will be available in 2026.
College closure prediction: Arthur Levine, president of Brandeis University, warns 20-25% of U.S. colleges could shutter due to demographic and economic changes.
Native American advocacy group seeks to eliminate school mascot bans nationwide through Supreme Court, with NAGA President Clayton Anderson aiming to restore banned names.
Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines rank highest for water safety in new study analyzing 35,000 airline water samples. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and American Airlines score lowest.
On Friday, Twin Cities restaurants plan an economic blackout strike against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with dozens of food establishments closing doors.
Students return to Brown University amid questions over security policies that enabled mass shooting
Brown University shooting survivors return to campus as students voice safety concerns following deadly attack by Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente that killed two students.
A shark attack in Australia has left a surfer with minor injuries, marking the fourth attack in three days off the New South Wales coast, officials said.
Celebrity chef Serena Poon and NBA legend Dwyane Wade's chef Richard Ingraham reveal why wealthy clients avoid trendy health foods and opt for whole foods instead.
GLP-1 weight loss medications lead to average weight regain of 0.9 pounds per month after stopping treatment, University of Oxford researchers found in a BMJ study.
Apple confirms critical Safari and WebKit vulnerabilities used in attacks targeting iPhone users, with iOS 26.2 update required for protection.
Vermont lawmaker proposes creating state UFO panel to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena and assess potential safety risks across the state.
Mother joins 'wait till eighth grade' pact, giving daughter landline phone instead of smartphone for Christmas to encourage healthier communication habits.
The last Milio's location in Minnesota will close permanently as general manager Curran Kulseth invites fans for one last sandwich at the Linden Hills restaurant after nearly 20 years.